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I'm on the minority side, as I say drive it. "Bring a CDL driver" is good advice, if you can do it. Tools, fluids, flashlights, zip ties, charged cell phone, Garmin, and a $1000 worth of magnetic buying power (charge card). Get a 12V outlet with alligator clips on the ends and connect it to...

This should be fairly simple. Begin at the starter. It should have 3 connection points to it (but possibly more than 3 wires total). Grounds on the very back of the starter which go directly to battery "-", positive cable on the starter solenoid which goes directly to battery "+", and a...

Which adjustment did you go 4 turns on?

The tensioner may not be working as said. Drag your truck or another truck in neutral while winding it and see if it works. If so, then you know your tensioner is not working right.

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These trucks only run mid 60's full tilt. Just use a brick. It looks to be easily done, though it needs electrical pulses from a speedo pulse generator as it's input, which our trucks do not have. You would have to adapt an automotive pulse generator into our speedo cable as a pass through...

After watching one of your videos, it appears the rear screw/nut under the tin cover it a pre-load or travel limiter for the AFC, as to where the star wheel will change the spring rate of fueling as boost builds. Is this correct? Then, only remaining question is the top screw. When you say...

It is helpful, thank you. Still curious about the difference between the "top screw" and the screw under the tin cover which has a jamb nut on it you said to ignore? How about the star wheel also? Then, I think we covered them all. Thanks, and I will send pizza. PM me your work address if...

I'm confused about the exact same thing. I tried to ask about it, but was told "it's all in here". Sure, it is, but it is not clear. Another poster asked the same earlier in this posting, so now that is 3 people which want to follow and do this, but desire more clarity before they just start...

Anybody know the procedure to check and advance the injection timing on our specific 6CTA8.3 engines? Also, I believe the GSK kit from a 5.9L will work in these engines with a slightly lower result? Does anybody have a source of stronger valve springs and a head stud kit for the 8.3? I would...

The 6CTA8.3 engine does not have glow plugs. It also does not have an intake air grid heater either. The only start assist your truck should have is an ether injection system. It may smoke a bit when cold on start up, but it should not be that much. You may be burning coolant if it is enough...

Small hijack - I'm looking to buy a level-wind and tensioner for a 5 ton front winch (20,000lb) if anybody wants to shake one loose or is done dealing with theirs.

Can I be a total boner and ask for an all-in-one page on the MW pump adjustments? I see various mentions in various posts, and I'd like to bring it all together. For example, in order of recommended adjustments (for increasing power): 1. Governor springs: Tighten 3-4 clicks or install kit...

Could still be water in the fuel. My truck did this and I had a big slug of water in both filters. Would run partial throttle, but starve at 3/4 or more. Changing or cleaning the filters once may not get rid of all of it, should that be it. Everything should have drains on them, mine does...

Picked up a 1991 M925A2 in November from another SS member, love it, all that. Noticed the air filter restriction gauge was reading close to the red line (indicating to change it). Bought and installed all filters as PM, including the air filter (acquired this from a military surplus vendor...

I have a 1991 M925A2 (factory front hydraulic 20k winch). I also have a rollback tow truck of which I installed a used 10k Mile Marker hydraulic winch, bought it for $500. These run off the power steering system, are 2 speed, and work fabulous. I believe these are also stock on the front of...

I've seen 6CTA8.3 engines list here recently for $1000 with low miles in good condition. If me, I would buy that, replace as whole, and part out the removed engine sans block to drive the cost down to maybe $500. A day labor and it should be a done deal.

We have an ISX on a test stand at my work if you want any dimensions. My company makes HD starters for the OEM market. It is very similar in dimension to the 855 it basically replaced. 855 became the N14 I believe, then the ISX replaced that, I think. It is an electronic engine, and the ECU...

I'm with BrainP, I run 12V off of either 2 battery sets which are in parallel. No issues.

OK, I'll agree 10 seconds is probably overkill. The point here is to simply see if his no-start issue is a fuel issue or not. I'm not sure what the shortest amount of ether shot is that will fire the engine as sprayed into the mushroom. A lot is going to evaporate just by doing that, it has a...